{"id":484278,"date":"2022-08-13T22:00:50","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T19:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-manage-apps-connected-to-your-google-drive\/"},"modified":"2022-08-13T22:00:50","modified_gmt":"2022-08-13T19:00:50","slug":"how-to-manage-apps-connected-to-your-google-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-manage-apps-connected-to-your-google-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Manage Apps Connected to Your Google Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2c5a5d59725\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2c5a5d59725\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-manage-apps-connected-to-your-google-drive\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Manage_Apps_Connected_to_Your_Google_Drive%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Manage Apps Connected to Your Google Drive&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-manage-apps-connected-to-your-google-drive\/#View_Apps_Connected_to_Google_Drive\" >View Apps Connected to Google Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-manage-apps-connected-to-your-google-drive\/#Manage_the_Connected_Apps\" >Manage the Connected Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-manage-apps-connected-to-your-google-drive\/#Disconnect_an_App_From_Google_Drive\" >Disconnect an App From Google Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Manage_Apps_Connected_to_Your_Google_Drive%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Manage Apps Connected to Your Google Drive&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-747813\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/google_drive_hero_1200_675.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Drive logo.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you install add-ons for Google <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s like Drive, Docs, Sheets, or Forms, you may need to give permission for access to your Google Drive. Here\u2019s how to see and manage apps that are connected to your Google Drive.<\/p>\n<p>Permission to access your Google Drive can include the ability to create, edit, or open files as well as see documents where you use the add-on. You can view and manage the apps that are connected to your Google Drive, make them the defaults, see their product pages, or disconnect them.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_Apps_Connected_to_Google_Drive\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">View Apps Connected to Google Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visit the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/\">Google Drive<\/a> website and sign in with your Google account. Select the gear icon on the top right and pick \u201cSettings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-817368\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/GearSettings-GoogleDriveConnectedApps.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Settings in the gear menu\" width=\"335\" height=\"180\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the pop-up window, choose \u201cManage Apps\u201d on the left. You\u2019ll then see those apps connected to Google Drive on the right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-817369\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ManageApps-GoogleDriveConnectedApps.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Manage Apps in the Google Drive settings\" width=\"650\" height=\"373\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Do You Know What Sites &amp; Apps Have Access to Your Google Account?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manage_the_Connected_Apps\"><\/span>Manage the Connected Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One option you have for a connected application is to make it the default. For example, if you have a PDF extension, you can set a specific app to open your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/360744\/what-is-a-pdf-file-and-how-do-i-open-one\/\">PDF file by default instead of taking the step to select it as shown below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-817371\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/OpenWithMenu-GoogleDriveConnectedApps.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Drive Open With menu\" width=\"400\" height=\"435\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To do so, check the box for Use By Default next to the app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-817374\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/UseByDefault-GoogleDriveConnectedApps.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Use by Default box checked\" width=\"650\" height=\"373\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll notice several Google apps that are already marked as the defaults like Google Docs, Earth, and Forms. You can uncheck the box next to that app if you prefer to use something else.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-817375\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/GoogleApps-GoogleDriveConnectedApps.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google apps connected to Google Drive\" width=\"650\" height=\"373\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Another action you can take is to view the product page for an app. This is good if you can\u2019t remember the extension\u2019s details or would like to review its permissions again. Select the Options drop-down menu to the right of the app and pick \u201cView Product Page.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-817376\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ViewProductPage-GoogleDriveConnectedApps.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"View Product Page in an app's Options menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"373\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll then head to the app\u2019s page in the Google Workspace Marketplace. When you finish reviewing the details, use the X to close the Marketplace and return to the Manage Apps section in the Settings window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-817377\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ProductPage-GoogleDriveConnectedApps.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"App's product page in the Google Workspace Marketplace\" width=\"650\" height=\"418\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Google apps you see in the list do not offer this action in the Options menu. And you might actually see the Options drop-down menu unavailable for those.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disconnect_an_App_From_Google_Drive\"><\/span>Disconnect an App From Google Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you decide to disconnect an app from your Google Drive, this takes only a couple of clicks. Select the Options drop-down menu and pick \u201cDisconnect From Drive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-817380\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disconnect-GoogleDriveConnectedApps.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Disconnect from Drive in an app's Options menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"373\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Confirm this action by selecting \u201cDisconnect\u201d in the pop-up window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-817379 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ConfirmDisconnect-GoogleDriveConnectedApps.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Disconnect confirmation message\" width=\"467\" height=\"212\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you disconnect an app from Google Drive, you should no longer see it in the Add-ons or Extensions menu for the service or the Open With menu for Google Drive files.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-817381\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/OpenWithMenuUpdated-GoogleDriveConnectedApps.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open With menu before and after disconnecting an app\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you do see an app in the Extensions menu after you disconnect it, for instance, in Google Docs, you\u2019ll need to reinstall it to use it.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>When you finish reviewing or taking an action on a connected app, select \u201cDone\u201d on the top right to close the Settings.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you want to make an app the default for particular files or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/442974\/how-to-finalize-and-revoke-access-to-a-shared-google-file\/\">remove access from tools you no longer use. 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